How To Fix GS840 - Hierarchy & transferred to ALE successfully

GS840 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 840

• Message text: Hierarchy & transferred to ALE successfully

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GS840 - Details

• The SAP error message GS840 typically indicates an issue related to the transfer of hierarchical data in the context of Application Link Enabling (ALE). This error can occur when there are problems with the data structure or configuration during the transfer process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure Issues: The hierarchy data being transferred may not conform to the expected structure or may contain inconsistencies.
  Configuration Problems: There may be issues with the ALE configuration, such as incorrect settings in the distribution model or logical system definitions.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the hierarchy may not be correctly maintained or may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user or system may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the transfer.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Structure: Review the hierarchy data to ensure it is correctly structured and does not contain any inconsistencies. Validate the data against the expected format.
  Review ALE Configuration: Check the ALE configuration settings, including the distribution model